AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 3, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jennifer Perez, Mayor
Margarita L. Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
Public Comment:
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
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City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not
listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the
Brown Act
, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
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Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council:
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Gov. Code § 84308:
Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Perez
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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CLOSED SESSION
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I.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
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II.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
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RECESS
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REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Perez
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INVOCATION
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Dr. George Bojorquez
New Creation Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Private First Class Laureano Jimenez
LCpl Worley Young Marines
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to Proclaim March as Women’s History month in the City of Norwalk.
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II.
City Council to Proclaim March as Social Worker month in the City of Norwalk.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Senior Center Winter Lobby Olympics Recap video
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2. Norwalk Community Link Ribbon Cutting video.
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3. Bi-Weekly Review video.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
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1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of February 17, 2026. 825-04
CC 02-17-26
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026 – FEBRUARY 14, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,294,770.28; the payroll check numbers 38632 – 38634 and the voucher numbers 355831 –
356353 in the total net amount of $974,254.74 for the payroll period February 1, 2026 – February 14, 2026.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period February 10, through February 23, 2026, in the total amount of $2,665,886.49. 640
Warrant Register 02-23-26
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - FEBRUARY 25, 2026
No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopsis 2-25-26
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 26-1767 - GRANTING A PROPRIETARY PIPELINE FRANCHISE Staff recommend City Council accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-1767, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, GRANTING A PROPRIETARY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO HERAEUS PRECIOUS METALS NORTH AMERICA LLC.
Staff Report Background Doc
Ordinance No. 26-1767 - Heraeus Pipeline franchise
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7. PARTICIPATE IN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGION – IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM 8 PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to participate in the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium, in an amount not-to-exceed $27,850; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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8. AGREEMENT FOR RECREATION FURNITURE/DESIGN SERVICES
Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with Sierra School Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $330,800 to design and install new office furniture and cubicles; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents or amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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9. PROJECT NO. 7935 – AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 – MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – ZONES 2, 9, AND 29, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-13 Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $109,764 to provide additional material testing services for Project No. 7935, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $363,685; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Proposal
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APPOINTMENTS
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10. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
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Advisory Body List
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated February 26, 2026.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk